You need to use the links found on our class webquest homepage to answer the following questions.
1. What are wetlands? An area characterized by a high content of soil moisture
Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/wetlands-1#ixzz1JKksoI00 2. Why are wetlands important? wetlands help keep river levels normal and filter and purify the surface water.
3. What animals and plants are found in the wetlands? PLANTS: Mangroves; wildflowers; cord grass; sea ox-eye daisy. ANIMALS: alligators; great blue haron. 4. What are some causes for wetland loss? We are building at a suprising rate, causing habitat depletion
5. What are five of the animals and six of the plants in the wetlands that are endangered?
fish bird fox lion dog rabbit tiger
6. What can be done to protect the wetlands? Hunting, fishing, birdwatching, and nature photography are just a few of the many activities that people enjoy in wetlands
Based on what you have read, answer the following questions.
List the 3 conditions that determine if an area is considered a wetland. 1. Water
2. Soil
3. Plants
List some (at least four of each) plants and animals found in the New Jersey wetlands.
Plants:
Animals: frog, fish,ailgator,crocodilo.
Why are wetlands important to humans? to wildlife? to the environment? They are highly productive ecosystems, and are able to capture energy and provide food for many animals.
What factors contribute to the loss of wetlands? They are highly productive ecosystems, and are able to capture energy and provide food for many animals.
What are some things that middle school students can do to help protect wetland areas? Our waters provide habitat for a myriad of species, recharge groundwater and provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and other outdoor recreation.
You need to use the links found on our class webquest homepage to answer the following questions.
1. What are wetlands? An area characterized by a high content of soil moisture
Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/wetlands-1#ixzz1JKksoI00
2. Why are wetlands important? wetlands help keep river levels normal and filter and purify the surface water.
3. What animals and plants are found in the wetlands? PLANTS: Mangroves; wildflowers; cord grass; sea ox-eye daisy.
ANIMALS: alligators; great blue haron. 4. What are some causes for wetland loss? We are building at a suprising rate, causing habitat depletion
5. What are five of the animals and six of the plants in the wetlands that are endangered?
fish bird fox lion dog rabbit tiger
6. What can be done to protect the wetlands? Hunting, fishing, birdwatching, and nature photography are just a few of the many activities that people enjoy in wetlands
Based on what you have read, answer the following questions.
List the 3 conditions that determine if an area is considered a wetland.
1. Water
2. Soil
3. Plants
List some (at least four of each) plants and animals found in the New Jersey wetlands.
Plants:
Animals: frog, fish,ailgator,crocodilo.
Why are wetlands important to humans? to wildlife? to the environment? They are highly productive ecosystems, and are able to capture energy and provide food for many animals.
What factors contribute to the loss of wetlands? They are highly productive ecosystems, and are able to capture energy and provide food for many animals.
What are some things that middle school students can do to help protect wetland areas? Our waters provide habitat for a myriad of species, recharge groundwater and provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and other outdoor recreation.